Product Name
Matting Powder Additive for Premera and Maven Invisible Armor Sealants
Brief Description
This product is a specialized powder additive designed to be mixed into Premera and Maven Invisible Armor Sealants to achieve a desired satin or matte finish, transforming the typically glossy appearance of these protective coatings. It allows for aesthetic customization while maintaining the protective properties of the underlying sealant.
Popular Applications & Uses
- Reducing the gloss of clear sealants on various hard surfaces like concrete, countertops, and artistic epoxy finishes.- Achieving satin or matte finishes on wood, stone, metals, and hard plastics when coated with Premera or Maven sealants.- Customizing the aesthetic of protective coatings on fabric and leather.- Modifying the appearance of existing glossy protective coatings in architectural and industrial settings.
Industries that Commonly Use It
- Construction/Building Services- Flooring Installer or Manufacturer- Cabinet & Woodworking- Countertop- Concrete- Metal Fabrication- Artist, Artisan- General Manufacturing- Automotive Service/Repair- Marine- Prosumer- Chemical Industry- Distributers & Resellers
Special and Unique Features
- Specifically formulated for Premera and Maven Invisible Armor Sealants.- Easy to use: simply pour into the sealant and mix.- Allows for customization of gloss levels from satin to matte.- Does not typically alter other sealant properties like color change, dry time, or coverage rate.- Designed for consistent gloss control.- Can be used to correct off-spec batches that do not meet gloss targets.
Key Properties
- Gloss Reduction: Effectively reduces the sheen of sealants to a satin or matte finish.- Compatibility: Works with all Maven Invisible Armor and Premera sealants.- Dispersibility: Designed to mix thoroughly into the sealant.- Stability: Proprietary material resistant to settling out, unlike some competitive products.- Form: Fine powder.
Surface Compatibility
The matting powder is compatible with surfaces that Premera and Maven Invisible Armor Sealants are designed for, which include:- Decorative/Artistic Epoxy Works & Finishes- Wood, Hardwoods, Finished, Painted, Varnished Woods, Cabinetry- Tiles, Mosaics, Clay- Stone, Brick, Ceramics- Stainless Steels & Most all Metals (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Galvanized Steel, Iron, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Bronze, etc.)- Painted Surfaces, Cured Paint Finishes, Dried Varnishes (powder coated, primed, painted, existing sealants)- Hard Plastics (ABS, PVC, PTE, etc.)- Concrete, Smooth, Textured, Porous Flooring, walls, cinder blocks & concrete blocks, unglazed brick & tile, pavers, countertops- Fabric and Leather
Known backups / known substitutes
General matting agents for coatings and sealants include:- Silica-based matting agents: Common in coatings for gloss reduction.- Wax-based matting agents: Such as Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Carnauba, Amide, and PTFE waxes.- Organic materials: Like Poly methyl urea resin.- Talc powder or ultrafine silica: Used as fillers with depigmentation effect.- Thermoplastic resins: Such as cellulose acetate, polypropylene resin.- Other brand-specific matting agents: E.g., TRU Matte for concrete sealers, SC Matting Agent for concrete sealers, Brickform Matte Magic for solvent-based sealers, Deco-Matte liquid matting agent.
Comparison Note
This Matting Powder Additive is specifically designed for the Premera and Maven Invisible Armor Sealants, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance within that system. While general matting agents exist (e.g., silica, waxes, organic materials, or other brand-specific products for concrete sealers), this product is tailored to integrate seamlessly with the unique chemistry of the Invisible Armor sealants to achieve a consistent satin or matte finish without compromising the sealant's protective qualities. Some generic matting agents might have different particle sizes, dispersion characteristics, or impact other properties of the coating.
